[RBW] Re: What worked and what didn't in the rain and hail this morning

2013-01-08 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
Thanks for all the replies. The weather this mornig was just as bad as yesterday. The main highway here in Tel Aviv was closed due to flooding, causing huge traffic everywhere. Took me an extra 5 minutes to get to work because I pedal slower in waterproof pants :) Michael - Yes, I am really in

[RBW] Rain follow up

2013-01-08 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
Thanks for all the replies. The weather this mornig was just as bad as yesterday. The main highway here in Tel Aviv was closed due to flooding, causing huge traffic everywhere. Took me an extra 5 minutes to get to work because I pedal slower in waterproof pants :) Michael - Yes, I am really in

[RBW] Re: Rain follow up

2013-01-08 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
Thanks for all the replies yesterday. The weather this morning was just as bad as yesterday. The main highway here in Tel Aviv was closed due to flooding, causing huge traffic everywhere. Took me an extra 5 minutes to get to work because I pedal slower in waterproof pants :) Michael - Yes, I am

[RBW] Re: Rain follow up

2013-01-08 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
Gloves are Sealskinz. They work great. On Jan 8, 11:17 am, Jay in Tel Aviv jayin...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for all the replies yesterday. The weather this morning was just as bad as yesterday. The main highway here in Tel Aviv was closed due to flooding, causing huge traffic everywhere.

[RBW] Re: Fender on /off

2013-01-08 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
Michael, That's how I do it. First time I marked the stays with tape to remember where each one was supposed to go. Now I just leave them on and shove the whole thing on top of a closet. Jay On Jan 8, 3:00 am, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Here in MD, I will leave them on year round.  

[RBW] Re: FS: Ritchey Super Logic Bottom Bracket - Price Drop

2013-01-08 Thread Marty
Price dropped to $30 shipped. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/ny8RdsJV2-sJ. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Re: So, with Rivendell bikes are you supposed to get...

2013-01-08 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2013-01-07 at 21:57 -0800, Michael wrote: I really enjoy the stability alot. I feel much safer on it than on the race bike. I wonder if this is the way steel bikes feel in general, or is this the signature Rivendell ride. the latter -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] My Riv AllRounder

2013-01-08 Thread Addison Wilhite
I was reminiscing about all the fun I've had over the years and so I pulled together this collection of photos. Some good times and it's still going strong. I marvel at how adept it is at most things. My first real ride on it was a 60 mile multi-surface ride that got me lost somewhere along the

[RBW] Re: So, with Rivendell bikes are you supposed to get...

2013-01-08 Thread Matthew J
Race geometry has a lot to do with the 'nervous' handling of a race bike. If someone were to make a modern race bike with steel tubing, the experience would not be much different than riding a carbon fiber offering. On the other hand, a CF bike with Riv geometry would have similar ride

[RBW] Re: So, with Rivendell bikes are you supposed to get...

2013-01-08 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Vibration damping has more to do with tire size/construction/pressure. It's probably true that the frame plays a bigger part in vibration damping for extremely high-pressure tires. Put some 700x23 at 120psi on your Atlantis, and the ride will be HARSH. -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] My Riv AllRounder

2013-01-08 Thread Norman Bone
AW- Thanks for sharing those. I remember seeing pix of your AR before I ordered mine and thinking how awesome and fun it looked. Nice to be reminded of the utility and versatility of the mighty AR. Of course, orange makes it faster. - Norm also with an orange AR in PDX

Re: [RBW] My Riv AllRounder

2013-01-08 Thread Addison Wilhite
Thanks! Nice to hear there are some ARs out there. I wonder how many since Riv has kind of moved away from that initial design (although arguably all of their bikes are ARs). Regards, On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 8:00 AM, Norman Bone bone1...@yahoo.com wrote: AW- Thanks for sharing those. I

Re: [RBW] My Riv AllRounder

2013-01-08 Thread Norman Bone
AW- There's some in this pool on flickr.: http://www.flickr.com/groups/allrounder/ -Norm From: Addison Wilhite addisonwilh...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2013 8:07 AM Subject: Re: [RBW] My Riv AllRounder

Re: [RBW] bar grip removal

2013-01-08 Thread Steven Frederick
I work the tapered end of a tupperware orange peeler under it so I don't scratch the bars and squirt a little rubbing alcohol in there with an oral syringe to lubricate and loosen it. Works a charm! http://list17.blogspot.com/2010/07/17-things-youve-seen-in-your-kitchen.html

Re: [RBW] My Riv AllRounder

2013-01-08 Thread cyclotourist
It's great when a bike is so well designed and built that it will hold up over so many years and in so many situations. Testament to the marque! On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 8:11 AM, Norman Bone bone1...@yahoo.com wrote: AW- There's some in this pool on flickr.:

[RBW] WTB 58 - 60cm Ram

2013-01-08 Thread 3wheelin
I am wanting a used rodeo, but learned that they never come up for sale, so thought I might try and see if anyone has a Rambouillet they would part with. I have a pbh of 87.5 so thought either a 58cm or a 60cm...frame/fork or complete build...fingers crossed...thanks -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: London bike shops?

2013-01-08 Thread Savvas
Ah - Condor Cycles! Mick Jagger's fave bike shop I hear. Sam. On Tuesday, January 8, 2013 1:46:27 AM UTC+10:30, Sam Day wrote: Condor cycles near King's Cross Station was a good shop when I lived out there. I think they might be of help to you. http://www.condorcycles.com/ Good old

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Sam Hillborne

2013-01-08 Thread sebseb
hey jim, what pbh should one have for this frame? if it´s around 84 then I would be in the gameregards -seb. On Monday, December 31, 2012 8:53:14 PM UTC+1, Jim M. wrote: Orange, single top-tube, takes sidepull/centerpull brakes not canti's. Frame/fork/headset/bb for $750 plus shipping,

[RBW] Fender on /off

2013-01-08 Thread NWAJack
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[RBW] Re: bar grip removal

2013-01-08 Thread Kieran J
Just use water. Peel the lip of the grip away from the bars, drip some water in, then start twisting. KJ On Sunday, January 6, 2013 12:23:30 PM UTC-5, fulf wrote: I'm planning to switch my bullmoose bars for albatrosses. Need to remove the ergo bar grips to do this and was wondering if

[RBW] Re: My Riv AllRounder

2013-01-08 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Wonderful set of images. Arguably, the A/R morphed into the Atlantis, and became the best-selling design of the Rivendell lineup. But, every bike which GP designs seems to be eminently versatile in its own way. Gorgeous set of photos, Addison. - J -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Sam Hillborne

2013-01-08 Thread Jim Mather
Here's the Riv size chart: PBH measurements and Sam Sizes: 75-81cm PBH = 48cm Sam 81-85cm PBH = 52cm Sam 84-89cm PBH = 56cm Sam 88-94cm PBH = 60cm Sam 94-101cm PBH = 64cm Sam It's probably too tall for you. I have an 88.5 PBH, and you can see that there is not much seat post showing. Thanks Jim

[RBW] Re: So, with Rivendell bikes are you supposed to get...

2013-01-08 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Yep. And it's a combination of awareness of variables. To call out a couple: Normal volume tires require clearance. They also require you think about where you put the bottom bracket, as if you just slap a set of 44 cm tires onto frame designed for 23's (well, if you actually _could_ do

[RBW] Re: Advice on how to best obtain a 650b single speed?

2013-01-08 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Another vote for chain tensioner. Back when folks used to ask why anyone would want a singlespeed, I bought the simple Surley one to play with on my MB1. That's - crikey - 13 years ago Slap some spacers on the hub and get a BMX splined singlespeed cog. Maybe $45-50? I've cooked three

[RBW] Re: 52cm Waterford Bombadil FFHS for Sale, single top tube-Last Notice before the Ebay

2013-01-08 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
In the spirit of following up... After a cross country journey via UPS, this frame has been sitting in my basement for a couple weeks while Tommy rounded up parts. He doesn't quite have everything for the build yet but he came by yesterday to drop off what he does have. He wasn't planning to

[RBW] Re: So, with Rivendell bikes are you supposed to get...

2013-01-08 Thread Jeremy Till
Although we don't like to talk about it here in our little world of lugs and quill stems, many mainstream CF bike manufacturers have started to realize the advantages of something closer to the Riv geometry. Many of them have endurance road models right up through the fanciest carbon fiber and

[RBW] Re: Advice on how to best obtain a 650b single speed?

2013-01-08 Thread Jeremy Till
I'd say if you think you are pretty committed both to singlespeed riding and 650b wheels, then getting a 650b rear wheel with the White eccentric hub would be a good investment. Think about it beyond just the Hillborne--with an eccentric 650b wheel, no matter what 650b frame you happen to

Re: [RBW] Re: 52cm Waterford Bombadil FFHS for Sale, single top tube-Last Notice before the Ebay

2013-01-08 Thread Peter Morgano
Hey that bike looks familiar! If I had a work area like yours Andy I would try to braze my own frames, haha. Tommy was an awesome guy to work with and wish him the best of luck building up the bike. Cant wait to see it get dirty, though! On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 12:37 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt

[RBW] Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread Peter M
So my Bombadil is taking a short trip over to the Color Factory in Waretown. Even though thier prices seem scarily low Bruce was awesome on the phone so I am gonna take the leap soon. The only issue is I have never gotten a re-spray and I am having angina over which color is most appropriate for

Re: [RBW] Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread Jim Mather
On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 10:39 AM, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone have any pics of thier bombadil they can share so I can play off some ideas? I'm partial to clear coat over bare metal: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986098@N04/8155803596/in/photostream But purple and orange

[RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I have no color advice, but I was reminded of a phone conversation I overheard years ago when I worked at another shop. A jaded mechanic was on the phone for a long time with an apparently neurotic customer, who was asking for a verbal description of a color of something or another... All I

[RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread Garth
I luv me some metallic paint also :) Here's mine in Imron 4418 Lt. Frost Green Metallic http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4076/4952416848_a31bc7751d_b.jpg http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4075/4860362770_e81b8b02f2_b.jpg http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4073/4860392084_69e20e8533_b.jpg If you don't

Re: [RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread Peter Morgano
Hahaha, I am the opposite, where I cant give anyone an accurate description. I would honestly prefer they just do whatever they want and I will love it, there is really no color that I don't like, outside of neons. Understandably, most shops are not comfortable with that arrangement for obvious

[RBW] Re: bar grip removal

2013-01-08 Thread Ron Mc
always push instead of pull - when you push you increase the diameter of the trip - when you pull, you contract it. The pressure-water and -air ideas are great. On Monday, January 7, 2013 12:33:39 PM UTC-6, Kieran J wrote: Just use water. Peel the lip of the grip away from the bars, drip

[RBW] Bullmoose brake lever question

2013-01-08 Thread BSWP
I'm going to try the Bullmoose bars on my QuickBeam, as a test change from the 'M bars. It's easy enough to remove the moustache bars, brake levers and stem as a clean cockpit, leaving my tape wrap in place, for a quick change back later on. But for Bullmoose bars, has anyone experimented with

Re: [RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
When I ordered my custom frame from Curt Goodrich, I asked Curt to pick the color. He wasn't super comfortable with that idea. On Tuesday, January 8, 2013 12:59:42 PM UTC-6, Peter M wrote: Hahaha, I am the opposite, where I cant give anyone an accurate description. I would honestly prefer

Re: [RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread Peter Morgano
Garth, that is one pretty bike. I love the way it picks up the light. Thanks for the color chart, maybe if I can whittle it down to 5-6 colors in the next week I will be at least closer. :) On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 1:59 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote: Hahaha, I am the opposite,

Re: [RBW] Re: So, with Rivendell bikes are you supposed to get...

2013-01-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Stable, predictable, comfortable, but by no means sluggish: my Rivs (all roads) turn in intuitively with no hesitation. In fact, they handle quicker than other road bikes I've ridden. But the last one was built in '03, so perhaps Grant's designs have moved toward slower turning? Certainly the Sam

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose brake lever question

2013-01-08 Thread William
I run my 'mooses with really long taped grips. I don't remember the dimensions, but I could measure when I'm at home. On Tuesday, January 8, 2013 11:04:51 AM UTC-8, BSWP wrote: I'm going to try the Bullmoose bars on my QuickBeam, as a test change from the 'M bars. It's easy enough to

[RBW] Re: So, with Rivendell bikes are you supposed to get...

2013-01-08 Thread Ryan Ray
I like my riv because I know all reasonable precautions have been taken for safety and comfort over trivial improvements on speed or weight or price. Oh and yes, it looks great too. - Ryan On Monday, January 7, 2013 8:32:59 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote: a more stable, more predictable

[RBW] Re: My Riv AllRounder

2013-01-08 Thread Ryan
Classic and classy. I particularly like the moustache bar configuration...that is what mine wears...but it doesn't have that elegant Harlequin wrapping.. On Tuesday, January 8, 2013 7:43:41 AM UTC-6, Addison wrote: I was reminiscing about all the fun I've had over the years and so I pulled

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Sam Hillborne

2013-01-08 Thread Dan McNamara
I have a PBH of 84 and used to have a 56 Sam. The 60 is going to be too big for you. Unless you are really against the double TT the all blue Sams on special at Riv seem like a great deal on a 56. Dan Marin On Jan 7, 2013, at 2:17 PM, sebseb sebastianbor...@googlemail.com wrote: hey jim,

[RBW] 64cm Atlantis on the ebay machine

2013-01-08 Thread William
I don't have any affiliation with the seller. Seems like an incredible deal, even though it was broken and repaired in it's life. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Atlantis-Bike-Frame-64cm-lugged-steel-touring-frame-/160952073190?pt=Road_Bikeshash=item25797dbbe6 -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread IanA
Orange. On Tuesday, January 8, 2013 11:39:52 AM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: So my Bombadil is taking a short trip over to the Color Factory in Waretown. Even though thier prices seem scarily low Bruce was awesome on the phone so I am gonna take the leap soon. The only issue is I have never

Re: [RBW] Re: Bullmoose brake lever question

2013-01-08 Thread René Sterental
IIRC, M bars use road brake levers whereas Bullmoose bars (regular + Bosco) require MTB brake levers due to their different diameter. Cables are also going to be different. René On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 11:29 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I run my 'mooses with really long taped grips.

Re: [RBW] Re: Bullmoose brake lever question

2013-01-08 Thread BSWP
Yup. All covered on that front. I'm leaving the very nice non-aero levers and cables on the M-bars, to maintain a modular cockpit. All I will need to do to change over is pull out the stem and reconnect cables. - Andrew, Berkeley On Tuesday, January 8, 2013 1:34:58 PM UTC-8, René wrote:

[RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread Greg J
There's a dark purple rambouillet on the cyclofiend website, I think, which looks stunning. And I'm not even a fan of purple normally. Definitely check it out. On Tuesday, January 8, 2013 10:39:52 AM UTC-8, Peter M wrote: So my Bombadil is taking a short trip over to the Color Factory in

Re: [RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread René Sterental
I had the same issue when trying to choose custom colors. First one was on the Bombadil, and after choosing an almost black dark green found that the painter either chose another dark green color due to him not having the Imron one I had chosen, or that the color I chose looked completetely

Re: [RBW] Re: Bullmoose brake lever question

2013-01-08 Thread René Sterental
Great! I was actually thinking about trying reverse brake levers on Bosco Bullmoose bars, just to see. On the regular Bullmoose bars, I think the brake levers on the standard position work very well. Let me know how you work it out with your configuration and post photos. It may be worth trying it

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose brake lever question

2013-01-08 Thread Joe Bernard
I think this is an excellent plan. I find the Bullmoose to be about an inch too wide on either side with standard MTB grips mounted on the ends. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Tuesday, January 8, 2013 11:04:51 AM UTC-8, BSWP wrote: I'm going to try the Bullmoose bars on my QuickBeam, as a test

[RBW] Re: So, with Rivendell bikes are you supposed to get...

2013-01-08 Thread Joe Bernard
Rivs have an almost magical ability to float and swoop and dive over just about any surface. Don't kid yourselves about comparisons to other bikes: There's something special in them tubes :-) Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Tuesday, January 8, 2013 11:33:38 AM UTC-8, Ryan Ray wrote: I like my

[RBW] Re: Rain follow up

2013-01-08 Thread ted
So I would need several pairs of $35 sox You may be able to get by with only one pair of the $$$ waterproof sox. The gortex sox I have are not very thick and have little to no insulation. So what I do is put them over fleece sox that are warm, and those I put over very thin (might be silk) sox

[RBW] Recommend me a Rando bar please.

2013-01-08 Thread Michael
What's your favorite and why? I think they look neat, hope they work better for me than the 44 noodle I have (feels a bit wide) and want to try one when the wallet allows. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this

[RBW] Re: So, with Rivendell bikes are you supposed to get...

2013-01-08 Thread Joe K
I had had two modest steel bikes before, both low-to-mid-level Raleighs from the 70s; also had borrowed a few bikes. When I learned about Rivendell, I decided it was time I found out what that vaunted good steel ride feels like, and ordered a custom, circa 2000. It's true, nothing else felt like

Re: [RBW] Re: Rain follow up

2013-01-08 Thread René Sterental
Now we're talking about buying a pair of shoes a half-size up or more to accomodate all those socks... :-D At least for me, where tight shoes make my feet hurt... I'm also wondering if you need these to bike if you use shoes with a waterproof membrane. Even though I'm not experienced biking in

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose brake lever question

2013-01-08 Thread ted
What I have done on my Bombadil, and like a lot, is to put the brakes at about the middle of the straight section. I then use cork tape on either side of each lever (4 sections for the whole bar). Hands go most anyplace. Outside the levers, on the levers, inside the levers, all good. Since the

[RBW] Re: Rain follow up

2013-01-08 Thread ted
I guess I buy my shoes loose or something, but I found just loosening the laces gave enough room for my 3 layer setup. So no special shoes in my case. I'm also in the SF area and usually just let my feet get wet. I bought the waterproof sox for crewing on a boat in the pacific cup several years

[RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread Marty
I love my silver Bombadil, and have had others painted silver as well. Very forgiving as to the nuances that show up in other colors. You can add color on a whim with new bar tape and bags, and it changes the whole vibe. Here's the latest version with eggplant tape:

[RBW] Re: So, with Rivendell bikes are you supposed to get...

2013-01-08 Thread ted
If someone were to make a modern race bike with steel tubing, the experience would not be much different than riding a carbon fiber offering. I have an old race bike (Gios Torrino) that is built with steel tubing (old standard diameter main tubes). It is very quick and responsive. A lot of

Re: [RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread Colin Bortner
I'm in that camp. If I were to get a custom, I'd ask the builder to pick the color. On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 2:05 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: When I ordered my custom frame from Curt Goodrich, I asked Curt to pick the color. He wasn't super comfortable with that

Re: [RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread Steve Palincsar
It does put a huge burden on the builder, I think. It's easier if you have to choose from a restricted range of choices, especially if the builder has chosen several that he thinks work particularly well with that type of bike. Sky is the limit really doesn't work, as not all colors or schemes

[RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
I was recently in a similar quandary... with a custom bike build. I gave the builder some ideas of colors that I like and told him whatever it was I wanted it to be kind of muted. I left the final color choice up to him. My thought being that whatever the color, it would be fine. There will

Re: [RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread Kelly
On our Custom Bilenky tandem we told them painters choice.. I'm ok with it.. Dawn is kinda freaking out. I need to send my Bombadil in for a repaint.. I've scratched it up pretty good which is ok.. but the bike rack that ravaged my seat tube decal is annoying the hell out of me.I'm

Re: [RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread René Sterental
That silver Bombadil looks so beautiful... On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 4:56 PM, Kelly tkslee...@gmail.com wrote: On our Custom Bilenky tandem we told them painters choice.. I'm ok with it.. Dawn is kinda freaking out. I need to send my Bombadil in for a repaint.. I've scratched it up pretty

Re: [RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread Peter Morgano
I do love silver, my preferred choice in cars back when I drove. I do love the purple playing off the silver. Anyone know the email address for Bruce at the Color Factory? He said he would be mailing me out a packet of info but he also mentioned something about an email with the color list he

Re: [RBW] Re: Rain follow up

2013-01-08 Thread René Sterental
What shoes do you ride with? On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 4:16 PM, ted ted.ke...@comcast.net wrote: I guess I buy my shoes loose or something, but I found just loosening the laces gave enough room for my 3 layer setup. So no special shoes in my case. I'm also in the SF area and usually just let

Re: [RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread René Sterental
I think I made the mistake of attaching a large photo to my post as I got an email from the Mail Delivery Subsystem stating that my message was too large. I don't know if it was posted, so apologies for potentially sending a duplicate. René On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 5:21 PM, Peter Morgano

Re: [RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread René Sterental
I was able to track down the original photo of the Atlantis in pewter that has me drooling over that color choice. http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/7107210911/ You can see how lovely it is, and also how loverly the silver looks on the Bombadil... which one to choose? Still have a week or

[RBW] Re: Rain follow up

2013-01-08 Thread ted
On that ride a pair of cheep Fila sneakers. On Jan 8, 5:22 pm, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: What shoes do you ride with? On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 4:16 PM, ted ted.ke...@comcast.net wrote: I guess I buy my shoes loose or something, but I found just loosening the laces gave

[RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread Michael
Get it in metallic. My vote is for favorite color of OP in metallic. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/-AdrfPi424IJ. To post

[RBW] WTT: NITTO Moustache for 42 Noodle

2013-01-08 Thread Michael
In the never enging saga of me trying to dial in my set up, I am looking for narrower Noodles. I have a slight falling thru feeling still with my 44 Noodles and think 42's are more my size. The 'stache came on my used bleriot so I cannot verify history. But it looks great except for the

[RBW] Re: WTT: NITTO Moustache for 42 Noodle

2013-01-08 Thread Michael
PS - I also have some: Gran compe brake levers to trade 13cm Nitto Dynamic stem. Pletchser double kickstand Pletscher rack (old) Power Frips straps. Dimension 8cm pop-top stem. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread ted
I do know I want something a little tougher and thought about powder coat but don't know I guess powder coat may be less scratch prone than paint but I gather it's not as effective at preventing rust underneath it. What have folks heard or experienced wrt two part polymer paints vs powder

[RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread Joe Bernard
I like the metallic pewter on my Saluki. It's close to the flat grey Mark-at-Riv prefers on his customs (which I think is also the old Hunqa color), but the metallic brightens it up when the sun hits it. From certain angles on certain days, I'd swear I see a hint of pink/violet peeking

Re: [RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread Peter Morgano
I looked into PC, it seems like alot is in the prep, which you unfortunately cannot really see unless you are watching the guy and know what you are looking at, alot of acid baths and undercoatings that go unmentioned usually. I think the epoxy primers most paint shops use nowadays are superior at

[RBW] New frame specials up on rivbike

2013-01-08 Thread Dave
Solid deal on a demo Betty foy, among others -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/5Ahz6WnamPcJ. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Recommend me a Rando bar please.

2013-01-08 Thread Christian
I really like my Velo Orange rando bars. I have the 41 (they are 41 at the ends and about 38 at the hoods) and have been very happy. I switched to them from a pair of 44 Noodles. I prefer the bend of the rando and the narrow width. All that said, I have them on my 650b low trail bike. I

Re: [RBW] Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread James Warren
Copy Amit's grey with kidney bean headtube and panels. Ya know, that classic scheme used on the Hunqapillar. It looks really good with twin TT's. On Jan 8, 2013, at 10:39 AM, Peter M wrote: So my Bombadil is taking a short trip over to the Color Factory in Waretown. Even though thier prices

Re: [RBW] Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread Jim Mather
Here's a nice orange Bomba: http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/7150235995/in/photostream/ And a nice orange double TT Bomba: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/4779108114/in/faves-20986098@N04/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread Garth
Yes Peter ... metallics are wonderful because the colors change with the light :) Check out the orange metallics also , like 44467 Dk. Persimmon Met. and 44471 Burnt Orange Met. They do not show a lighter shade of orange on the charts, but a Seminole Red Met. h7994 looks rather cool to

Re: [RBW] Recommend me a Rando bar please.

2013-01-08 Thread Shaun Meehan
It's hard to make a recommendation. We already know there's something the matter with you for not liking the Noodle. It's kind of like the old addage: Either you like bacon, or you're wrong. Shaun Meehan On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 5:46 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: What's your favorite

[RBW] Re: New frame specials up on rivbike

2013-01-08 Thread Joe Bernard
The price has come down on the Proto Appaloosa and pink custom. Even if you have to have DD repaint the custom, it's still a good deal on a unique frame. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Tuesday, January 8, 2013 6:45:11 PM UTC-8, Dave wrote: Solid deal on a demo Betty foy, among others --

Re: [RBW] Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread Shaun Meehan
Orange. Absolutely. Shaun still-waiting-for-Grandpa's-Pine-Tar-Brown Meehan On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 12:39 PM, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: So my Bombadil is taking a short trip over to the Color Factory in Waretown. Even though thier prices seem scarily low Bruce was awesome on the

[RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread allenmichael
I remember a picture of Jimmy Carter on what looked like a Root-Beer Brown custom (on an Atlantis pic page). That would be a great Bombadil color. I dream of an Orange Custom (has anyone seen the second season of the hour? there is one episode where Belle wears an amazing orange dress—i want a

[RBW] Re: 52cm Waterford Bombadil FFHS for Sale, single top tube-Last Notice before the Ebay

2013-01-08 Thread Manuel Acosta
Glad Tommy is being taken care of. He's precious cargo. California wants him back after Portland is down with it's load. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread Garth
I knew I had seen a Burnt Orange one online, and I found it ! Imron #44471, Burnt Orange Metallic Nice ! http://www.flickr.com/photos/11828914@N07/4039900736/in/photostream/ and a Saluki that appears the same color : http://www.flickr.com/photos/61645455@N03/5611410003/in/photostream/ --

[RBW] Re: WTT: NITTO Moustache for 42 Noodle

2013-01-08 Thread Big Paulie
I've had Noodles from 48 down to 42, and prefer the 42's. And, I have wide shoulders. The falling through sensation you describe was something I experienced, and the 42's resolved it. Best bars ever, IMO. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Recommend me a Rando bar please.

2013-01-08 Thread Michael
Ha ha, very funny. I do love Noodles, and am looking for a narrower one now. But I would like to try Randos for fun some time. Although I am used to flat tops, so that may throw me off with the tilted Randos. Have to try and see one day. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Will a smaller frame put me further behind bb?

2013-01-08 Thread Michael
If it is the same model? Like, say I had to choose between a 55 and a 54 Homer. I think the answer would be no, because they are proportionately the same. But not sure. Thought I'd ask you all. I like shoving the saddle all the way back and wish it could go back more. -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread William
The nice orange double TT one is mine. Powder coat with matching Bullmoose On Tuesday, January 8, 2013 8:14:31 PM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: Here's a nice orange Bomba: http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/7150235995/in/photostream/ And a nice orange double TT Bomba:

[RBW] Re: WTT: NITTO Moustache for 42 Noodle

2013-01-08 Thread Michael
I am a small framed guy. Think Jackie Chan minus 3/4 of the muscle mass and 30 lbs more fat added. That's me. Short limbs and small frame. I got the 44's because Rivbike recommended them for small males. But I gotta go narrower. Hope someone is looking for a 'stache bar. -- You

[RBW] Will a smaller frame put me further behind bb?

2013-01-08 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
No. If anything, a smaller frame is likely to put you farther forward. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/K3OU_4df5pwJ. To post to this

Re: [RBW] Will a smaller frame put me further behind bb?

2013-01-08 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/sp3.htm On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 10:07 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: snip I like shoving the saddle all the way back and wish it could go back more. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch